And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it, by the two corners thereof, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make it; and they shall be for places for the staves to bear it withal.
Make two golden rings for it below the decorative border, one on each corner of two opposite sides. These rings will hold the poles used to carry it.
God is giving detailed instructions for making golden rings that will hold the carrying poles for the altar of incense.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God is giving Moses detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that served as the center of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey after escaping Egypt. This specific verse is part of the directions for constructing the altar of incense, an item used in daily rituals to burn fragrant offerings before God. The golden rings described were designed to hold poles for carrying the altar, emphasizing the need for mobility as the Israelites traveled.
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